Quarts to Pints Converter
Type a value in quarts to see it in pints as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 quart = 2 pints
- 4 × 2 = 8 pt
| qt | pt |
|---|---|
| 0.5 qt | 1 pt |
| 1 qt | 2 pt |
| 1.5 qt | 3 pt |
| 2 qt | 4 pt |
| 2.5 qt | 5 pt |
| 3 qt | 6 pt |
| 4 qt | 8 pt |
| 5 qt | 10 pt |
| 6 qt | 12 pt |
| 8 qt | 16 pt |
| 10 qt | 20 pt |
| 12 qt | 24 pt |
| 16 qt | 32 pt |
| 32 qt | 64 pt |
| pt | qt |
|---|---|
| 1 pt | 0.5 qt |
| 2 pt | 1 qt |
| 3 pt | 1.5 qt |
| 4 pt | 2 qt |
| 5 pt | 2.5 qt |
| 6 pt | 3 qt |
| 8 pt | 4 qt |
| 10 pt | 5 qt |
| 12 pt | 6 qt |
| 16 pt | 8 qt |
| 20 pt | 10 qt |
| 24 pt | 12 qt |
How to convert quarts to pints
1 quart = 2 pints. To convert quarts to pints, multiply by 2. A US liquid quart is a quarter of a gallon, about 946.4 ml. A US liquid pint is 16 US fluid ounces, about 473.2 ml.
Worked examples
- 1.5 quarts = 3 pt (1.5 × 2)
- 4 quarts = 8 pt (4 × 2)
- 12 quarts = 24 pt (12 × 2)
Where this conversion comes up
Quarts are used for motor oil, milk, stock and slow-cooker sizes; pints for beer, milk and ice cream in the US. A quart is exactly 2 pints: 4 quarts (a gallon) is 8 pints. Both are US liquid measures; UK pints and quarts are 20% larger.
Quick estimate
Multiply by 2.
Common mistakes
- Dividing instead of multiplying. A pint is smaller than a quart, so the number of pints must come out larger: 1.5 quarts = 3 pt.
- Using the imperial (UK) unit. This page uses US measures. An imperial gallon is 4.546 L (20% more than a US gallon), an imperial pint 568 ml and an imperial fluid ounce 28.41 ml.
Going the other way? Use the pints to quarts converter. Related volume converters: ml to oz, oz to ml, liters to gallons, gallons to liters, liters to quarts, quarts to liters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert quarts to pints?
Multiply the quarts by 2. For example, 4 quarts is 8 pints.
How many pints are in one quart?
One quart is 2 pints. A US liquid quart is a quarter of a gallon, about 946.4 ml.
What is 12 quarts in pints?
12 quarts is 24 pints.
Is there a quick way to estimate quarts to pints?
Multiply by 2.